New Bells are On!
Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo And right on time to celebrate the 500 years of the first catholic church in the New World. It was a whole thing to put them up there: street closed, big cranes, take a look!…
Read moreGoal: to Restore Casco Viejo`s Churches
Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo Casco Viejo has a wealth of colonial monuments, many of them are churches. It is a challenge for every historic city to keep them in good shape, but in the tropics this effort basically doubles…
Read moreOldies! “El Cielo”, a 1919 Casco Viejo Store: guns, soap & lace
Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo I came across a magazine called Cuasimodo, which was edited back in the early Republic days. This ad was found in a 1919 magazine, I have to say it is one of my favorites. Stores…
Read moreTonight! Open Mic at Fish Market
Panama Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo I don´t think I`ve been to an open mic event in Casco Viejo ever. It will be interesting to take a look tonight! artist Michael Sager is promoting an open mic night at Fish Market,…
Read moreBeautiful event by Fundación Calicanto coming up
Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo If you have never been to a CAPTA graduation event by Fundación Calicanto, you are missing an experience. But no worries, you`ll be able to correct that pretty soon! Next Wednesday, August 28th at the…
Read more“I Can Fly!” Aerial Dance Classes for Casco Viejo Kids
Panama Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo Yesterday I passed by Santa Familia and heard laughter coming out of El Cuarto Rojo. Children from APROJUSAN, an ngo that works with kids from the neighborhood were taking aerial dance classes with El Cuarto…
Read moreScenes From Casco Viejo, Panama
Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo Flash news! Los Angeles Times features Casco Viejo! owners Blayne and Yazmina Ladner from Super Gourmet are included, along with some great shots from the neighborhood. Love it! SEE THE ARTICLE HERE
Read moreWeddings in Casco Viejo
Casco Viejo, Panama, Casco Antiguo Last Friday, Casco Viejo was dressed up with its best, as a beautiful wedding was celebrated at the American Trade Hall in Calle 10ma. The couple got married at the La Merced Church, which is…
Read moreParking in Casco Viejo
Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo Did you know there is a company in Casco Viejo with secured and insured parking? Here it is…. Casco Parking, for Casco Fans…
Read moreBayano Water Caves Adventure
Panama Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo For years I had heard of the stunning beauty of the Bayano caves, but somehow, I never got around to see them. Finally this Sunday, we gathered a group and hired Brett from Cacique Cruiser…
Read moreBeer and Science for a Good Cause: Golden Frog Festival at Casco Viejo
Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo The golden frog is not only a Panamanian icon but also a delicate specie that exists nowhere else in the world. It lives in an area called the Anton Valley, but alarms went up by…
Read morePritty Trueque or the Beautiful Barter
Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo My brother used to tease me when he bought something from me, he would say: “you see? I get the best part of the deal, I give you some old green paper that was smashed…
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